In this episode of SILosophy, Tania Gomez is joined by Jackson Dyer from DLA Piper to unpack the layers of regulation impacting SIL providers across different Australian states. They explore how federal, state, and even local council regulations overlap—and sometimes contradict each other—making compliance a challenge for providers.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Welcome back to SILosophy with guest Jackson Dyer from DLA Piper

02:10 – Why SIL providers must comply with multiple layers of regulation

04:45 – State-based disability laws & how they differ across Australia

07:30 – Council-level regulations – Why they vary & how to check local requirements

10:15 – Restrictive practices & worker screening laws – How state rules interact with NDIS requirements

14:20 – How state and federal laws overlap & where the NDIS Act takes precedence

18:50 – What happens if a provider unknowingly breaks a local council rule?

22:00 – The risk of fines and penalties at different levels of government

25:40 – How to push back against auditors when there’s a legal contradiction

30:15 – NDIS Price Guide vs. Legislation – How much legal weight does the price guide carry?

34:10 – Why NDIS rule changes happen overnight & how to stay ahead

37:00 – Final tips on compliance & how to stay updated on regulatory changes

Follow Tania Gomez Consulting on

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taniagomezconsulting/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniagomezconsulting/

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting

Or you can also visit our website: http://www.taniagomez.com.au/

#silosophy, #episode18, #silproviders, #taniagomezconsulting, #supportindependentliving, #ndis, #ndissupport, #ndisprovider, #ndisrules, #ndisconsulting, #ndisregistration, #statebasedrules, #silprovidersupport, #ndisaustralia, #silfunding